{"product_id":"airport-and-aviation-security","title":"Airport and Aviation Security","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe response of the U.S. federal government to the events of September 11, 2001 has reflected the challenge of striking a balance between implementing security measures to deter terrorist attacks while at the same time limiting disruption to air commerce. \u003cstrong\u003eAirport and Aviation Security: U.S. Policy and Strategy in the Age of Global Terrorism\u003c\/strong\u003e is a comprehensive reference that examines the persistent threats to aviation security that led up to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, describes subsequent terror plots against aviation assets, and explores U.S. efforts to counter and mitigate these threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressing the homeland security challenges facing the U.S. in the age of terrorism, this text explores:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity protocol prior to 9\/11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecursors to 9\/11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rising threat of Al Qaeda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTactical and congressional response to 9\/11, including new legislation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe broader context of risk assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntelligence gathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirport security, including passenger, baggage, and employee screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirline in-flight security measures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirport perimeter security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe threat of shoulder-fired missiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity for GA (general aviation) operations and airports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with a historical backdrop describing the dawn of the age of global terrorism in the 1960s and continuing up until the present time, the book demonstrates the broad social and political context underlying recent changes in the aviation security system as a direct result of the 9\/11 attacks. Coverage examines ongoing threats and vulnerabilities to the aviation infrastructure, including an exploration of how past terrorist incidents have come to shape U.S. policy and strategy. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54239723422040,"sku":"9781420070293","price":192.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781420070293.jpg?v=1777607125","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/airport-and-aviation-security","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}